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Wake Up Beautiful: 5 Haircuts for Effortless Style in 2026In 2026, hairstylists and influencers are opting for easy, quick haircuts that emphasize natural texture and volume, reducing the need for daily styling.

Feb 25, 2026

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Ugandan student finds home, job, and grandma in NovosibirskNaiwa Nassolo flew to Siberia without knowing a word of Russian to become a surgeon, and has since built a new life there.

Feb 25, 2026

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Ural oligarchs' assets nationalized in Tyumen regionThis autumn, Ural oligarchs Artyom Bikov and Alexei Bobrov lost their companies to state nationalization, including key utilities in the Tyumen region.

Feb 25, 2026

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Omsk February Forecast: Little Sun, Temperatures as Low as -27°COnline weather services predict a cold, cloudy, and nearly dry February for Omsk, with temperatures possibly dropping to -27°C (-17°F).

Feb 25, 2026

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Heavy Snowfall in Yekaterinburg: When Will It End?The snowfall, which began on the morning of January 29, is expected to last several days. Air temperatures will remain around -3 degrees Celsius (27°F).

Feb 25, 2026

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Achieving Unprecedented Heights: Five Stories of Kurgan Natives Who Became StarsActors and musicians from the Trans-Urals region are widely known in Russia and abroad. 45.RU recalls the careers of five prominent natives who soared to fame.

Feb 25, 2026

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ATM Eats New Banknote, Chelyabinsk Man Loses 5,000 RublesWe are publishing lists of addresses where devices still do not recognize 2024 banknotes.

Feb 25, 2026

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Heavy Snowfall Hits Yekaterinburg, Expected to Last DaysYekaterinburg was blanketed by a powerful snowfall on the morning of January 29, with precipitation forecast to continue for several days, according to meteorologists.

Feb 25, 2026

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Woman killed by Kia Rio in Krasnozersky district before medics arriveEarly on January 29, a woman was killed after being hit by a Kia Rio in Krasnozersky district, the State Traffic Inspectorate reported.

Feb 25, 2026

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We Review Samara's New Gubernsky Baths: Steam, Food, and PricesOur correspondent visited the newly opened Gubernsky Baths in Samara to test the steam rooms, food, and pricing, sharing all the pros and cons.

Feb 25, 2026

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Yana Kostenko moves to next stage on Titans showFour-time world sambo champion Yana Kostenko from Primorye performed well in the first episode of Titans season 4, advancing to the next round.

Feb 25, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Hospital Chief Searched After Wage Cut ComplaintsHospital staff complain of shortages in medicines and supplies, with doctors sometimes having to wash patients themselves.

Feb 25, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk cosmetologist reveals secret of Maxim Galkin's sudden popularityThe whole internet is now calling him a heartthrob.

Feb 25, 2026

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Man and woman killed in fire at Altai villageFirefighters discovered the victims' bodies while extinguishing the blaze in a residential building.

Feb 25, 2026

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We Gave Everything to Liberzh: Family Mourns Dom-2 Star's DeathHer mother opens up about how the family is coping with the loss of Liberzh Kpadonu, a former participant of the reality show 'Dom-2'.

Feb 25, 2026

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Scorpios Lose Friends, Sagittarians Find Love: February HoroscopeFebruary is a period of deep transformations.

Feb 25, 2026

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First Yakut Satellite Orbits Earth, Flies Over AntarcticaThe first satellite from Yakutia, named 'Cholbon', is now orbiting Earth at an altitude of about 510 kilometers and passing over Antarctica, with schoolchildren having played a key role in its development.

Feb 25, 2026

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Ice Crossing to Olkhon Opens February 12Emergency services have set the opening date for the ice crossing to Olkhon Island. It is scheduled for February 12, starting from the village of Kurkut.

Feb 25, 2026

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Heavy Retro-Luxury: 67-Year-Old GAZ Sedan for Sale in NovosibirskA 1959 GAZ-12 ZIM executive sedan is listed for sale in Novosibirsk with an asking price of 2.5 million rubles (about $28,000 at current rates).

Feb 25, 2026

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Omsk Residents Complain About Lack of Public ToiletsResidents of Omsk are reporting a critical shortage of public toilets, with many struggling to find facilities and calling for immediate action from authorities.

Feb 25, 2026

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Former Perm Infectious Hospital Site Now a Wasteland with Old ArchIn Perm, the site of the former infectious disease hospital is being cleared to make way for Alexander Garden square, with only a historic brick building and an arch still standing.

Feb 25, 2026

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Ex-head of Zabavtodor Ryzhkova dismissed due to loss of trustFormer head of Zabavtodor Elena Ryzhkova has been dismissed for loss of trust, and a criminal case on fraud and abuse of authority has been opened.

Feb 25, 2026

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Prosecutors Win Back Cape Andreyeva from Company Linked to LawmakerA court has invalidated a deal that transferred land at Cape Andreyeva to a company linked to a regional legislator. The company had planned to build a water sports center on the site.

Feb 25, 2026

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Novosibirsk reopens street after collapse threat clearedAuthorities in Novosibirsk have reopened a street in the Military Town after inspectors found no threat of collapse from an abandoned building.

Feb 25, 2026

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Growing up in a champion sister's shadow, supported by Vyalbe, and finding love in sport: Daria Nepryaeva's sprint to the 2026 OlympicsWith just over a week until the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, 23-year-old cross-country skier Daria Nepryaeva is among the first Russian athletes to receive neutral status and an invitation to compete.

Feb 25, 2026

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